Lean Back
Terror Squad Feat. Mase And Em Lyrics


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I don't give a fuck about your faults or mishappens nigga
We from the Bronx, New York, shit happens
Kids clappin', love to spark the place
Half the niggas in the squad got a scar on their face
It's a cold world and this is ice
Half a mill for the charm, nigga this is life
Got the Phantom in front of the building, Trinity Ave
Ten years been legit, they still figure me bad
As a young'n, was too much to cope with
Why you think mu'fuckers nicknamed me Cook Coke shit
Shoulda been called Armed Robbery
Extortion, or maybe Grand Larceny
I did it all, I put the pieces to the puzzle
Just as long, I knew me and my peoples was 'gon bubble
Came out the gate on some Flo-Jo shit
Fat nigga with the shotty with the logo kid!

Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back

R to the Ezzy, M to the Yzzy
My arms stay breezy, the Don stay flizzy
Got a date at 8, I'm in the 7-4-fizzive
And I just bought a bike so I can ride till I die
With a matchin' jacket, 'bout to cop me a mansion
My niggas in the club, but you know they not dancin
We gangsta, and gangstas don't dance with boogies
So never mind how we got in here with burners and hoodies
Listen we don't pay admission and the bouncers don't check us
And we, walk around the metal detectors
And there really ain't a need for a VIP section
In the middle of the dance floor reckless, check it
Said he, liked my necklace, started relaxin
Now that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction
See Money Ain't a Thing nigga, we still the same niggas
Flows just changed now we bout to change the game nigga

Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back

Now we living better now, Coogi sweater now
And that G4 can fly through any weather now
See, niggas get tight when you worth some millions
This is why I sport the chinchilla to hurt they feelings
You can find Joe Crack at all type of shit
Out in Vegas front row to all the fights and shit
If 5-0 boy come, then they'd proudly squeal
Cause half these rappers they Blow like Derek Foreal
If you cross the line, damn right I'm 'gon hurt ya
These faggot niggas even made gang signs commercial
Even Lil' Bow Wow throwin' it up
B2K crip walkin' like that's what's up!
Kay keep tellin' me to speak about the Rucker
Matter of fact, I don't wanna speak about the Rucker




Not even Pee Wee Kirkland could imagine this
My niggas didn't have to play to win the championship, come on!

Overall Meaning

The song "Lean Back" by Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe and Remy Ma is an anthem of defiance, pride, and survival from the tough streets of the Bronx, New York. In the lyrics, the rappers boast about their street credibility, their lavish lifestyle, and their refusal to conform to mainstream culture. They mock the "boogies" who dance in the club and celebrate their identity as gangsters who pull up their pants and do the "rockaway" instead. They also assert their dominance over rival rappers and the corrupt police who harass them. The chorus "lean back" is a repeated command to relax, enjoy the moment, and show off their confidence.


The first verse starts with Fat Joe dismissing any criticism or setback he faces and asserting his identity as a survivor of the Bronx environment. He describes the violence and danger that he and his friends have experienced, including getting scarred faces. He then brags about his expensive jewelry, his car, and his decade-long career as a rapper. He reflects on his past crimes and how he and his "peoples" have overcome them. The verse ends with a boastful reference to his nickname "Cook Coke shit" and his skill in solving problems.


The second verse is performed by Remy Ma, who takes over from Fat Joe as the dominant voice. She starts by introducing herself and repeating the chorus phrase "my niggas don't dance" to emphasize their toughness. She describes her outfit, her car, and her desire to own a mansion. She then talks about their disdain for dancing and their preference for carrying guns and avoiding trouble from bouncers or metal detectors. She boasts about how someone admired her necklace and how it sparked a chain reaction of admiration. She ends the verse with a diss of other rappers who pretend to be gangsters or commercialize gang signs.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't give a fuck about your faults or mishappens nigga
I don't care about your problems or mistakes, because we're from the Bronx and things go wrong here all the time.


Kids clappin', love to spark the place
Young people enjoy causing trouble by shooting guns and causing chaos.


Half the niggas in the squad got a scar on their face
Many of the members of our group have scars, which show that we've been through tough situations and survived.


Half a mill for the charm, nigga this is life
The expensive jewelry we wear is a symbol of the lifestyle we lead, which is full of wealth and success.


Got the Phantom in front of the building, Trinity Ave
We have a luxurious car parked in front of the building we're in, which shows our wealth and status.


Ten years been legit, they still figure me bad
I've been living a legal lifestyle for a decade, but people still assume that I'm a criminal or a bad person.


Why you think mu'fuckers nicknamed me Cook Coke shit
People call me Cook Coke because I used to sell cocaine and cook it into crack.


Shoulda been called Armed Robbery, Extortion, or maybe Grand Larceny
I engaged in many criminal activities, including armed robbery, extortion, and grand larceny, and should have been known for those crimes instead.


I did it all, I put the pieces to the puzzle
I committed many crimes and was successful because I thought strategically and figured out how to execute them.


Just as long, I knew me and my peoples was 'gon bubble
I always knew that my group and I would become successful and rise to the top.


Came out the gate on some Flo-Jo shit
We started our journey with a lot of energy and excitement, like Olympian Flo Jo.


Fat nigga with the shotty with the logo kid!
I'm a big guy who carries a shotgun with a logo on it, which represents my power and dominance.


Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
We're not the type to dance, we're rough and tough guys who just pull up our pants to get into fights.


And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
We do a specific dance move called the Rockaway, and then lean back as a show of confidence and toughness.


My arms stay breezy, the Don stay flizzy
My arms are always free to move, while I stay flashy and stylish like a don.


Got a date at 8, I'm in the 7-4-fizzive
I have a date later, so I'm driving around in my expensive car to show off and be seen.


And I just bought a bike so I can ride till I die
I recently bought a motorcycle so I can ride forever and show off my wealth.


We gangsta, and gangstas don't dance with boogies
We're bad guys who don't dance or have fun, because we're too focused on proving ourselves and being tough.


So never mind how we got in here with burners and hoodies
Don't worry about how we entered this place with guns and hoodies without being caught by security.


Listen we don't pay admission and the bouncers don't check us
We don't pay to get into places and bouncers don't pat us down or check for weapons because they fear us.


And there really ain't a need for a VIP section
We have such a high status that we don't need to be in a special VIP area, we're welcomed everywhere.


In the middle of the dance floor reckless, check it
We dance wherever we want, in the middle of the floor without caring about anyone else's safety.


Said he, liked my necklace, started relaxin
Someone complimented my style and started to calm down and feel more comfortable around me.


Now that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction
My ability to charm and impress people leads to a domino effect of positive reactions from them.


See Money Ain't a Thing nigga, we still the same niggas
Even though we have lots of money now, we haven't changed who we are or our values.


Flows just changed now we bout to change the game nigga
Our rap style and skills have evolved, and we're about to revolutionize the rap industry.


Now we living better now, Coogi sweater now
Now that we're rich and successful, we can afford expensive clothing like Coogi sweaters.


And that G4 can fly through any weather now
We have a private jet that can fly through any type of weather, showing the extent of our wealth.


See, niggas get tight when you worth some millions
People get jealous when you're wealthy and successful.


This is why I sport the chinchilla to hurt they feelings
I wear an expensive chinchilla coat to show off my wealth and to make people feel bad for not having what I have.


You can find Joe Crack at all type of shit
You can find me at all kinds of events and places, because I'm famous and successful.


Out in Vegas front row to all the fights and shit
I have the best seats at Las Vegas fights to show off my wealth and status.


If 5-0 boy come, then they'd proudly squeal
If the police came, some rappers would be quick to snitch on their friends to avoid getting in trouble.


Cause half these rappers they Blow like Derek Foreal
Many rappers brag and talk a big game, but they're not actually as successful as they claim to be.


If you cross the line, damn right I'm 'gon hurt ya
If you mess with me or my crew, I will absolutely retaliate and cause harm to you.


These faggot niggas even made gang signs commercial
Some rappers made gang signs into a trend, which is disgraceful to actual gang members and shows that these rappers are not really gangsters.


Even Lil' Bow Wow throwin' it up
Even young rappers like Lil' Bow Wow are trying to act tough and throw up gang signs.


B2K crip walkin' like that's what's up!
Even boy bands are attempting to look tough and cool by doing the crip walk, which is a dance move originating from a gang in California.


Kay keep tellin' me to speak about the Rucker
My friend Kay keeps reminding me to talk about the Rucker, which is a famous basketball court in New York City.


Matter of fact, I don't wanna speak about the Rucker
Actually, I don't want to talk about the Rucker, because basketball is not important to me and my lifestyle.


Not even Pee Wee Kirkland could imagine this
Pee Wee Kirkland was a notorious drug dealer in New York City, and even he couldn't have predicted the extent of our success and wealth.


My niggas didn't have to play to win the championship, come on!
We didn't have to participate in a competition to win big, because our success and wealth came from other sources like crime and music.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, REMY SMITH, JONATHAN SMITH, MARSHALL MATHERS, MASON BETHA

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@busyworksbeats

Em killed that verse !!

@20torres20

He also made the beat

@elliottbaker4406

he absolutely did

@originalJoeKing

@Blue WaffleZz No he didn't, Lil Jon did. The Stans are liking your comment too. Damn!

@20torres20

@Joe King they both did

@jadesummers6412

EM KILLS EVERYTHING HE'S ON! PROPS TO MACE AS WELL, IF EM WASN'T ON THIS THEN I'D SAY MACE KILLED IT BUT SECOND TO EMINEM AIN'T NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT

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@patrickwilds6531

Eminem flow is so sick 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

@JohnSmith-pg9ns

Rap God

@shigshug8581

When Eminem took the mic..... I got goosebumps.

@azemvy420

Who’s here after fat joe said em sent 30 takes of his verse (same verse) with different highs and lows. 👑

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